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Why Perth, Australia is now on my bucket list
When I moved to Sydney for a semester to study back in college, I suddenly found myself fascinated with everything Australian: beer, beetles and fast-food chicken burgers. (Don’t ask.) Understandably I did as…
The Coolest Things to Do in Barcelona
A short collection of some of the coolest things to do in Barcelona that I’ve discovered on my recent trips to the Catalan city.
The Diversity of Spain
Spain is one of the few European countries that always seems to surprise me. Here’s a guest post from a reader who feels the same! Spain, España, Hiszpania, whatever you want to call…
The Literary City: 10 Books Set in New York City
The number of books set in New York makes the city instantly recognizable to many readers, even if they’ve never set foot anywhere near Times Square.
An unusual thing to do in Las Vegas: the Harvest Festival
Every now and then I like to highlight interesting or unique festivals around the world. Today, Gail Drake introduces us to the annual Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. When you think of things to…
Top 10 awesome Toronto attractions
A guide to 10 of the most interesting, awesome attractions and things to do in Toronto
Experience the unknown in Malta
If you’re looking for a unique experience in Europe, the island nation of Malta (south of Sicily) has a big reputation for providing unique experiences to international tourists. Filled with rich history, religious, military,…
Rome at a glance
Not only is Rome Italy’s capital and largest city, but it’s also a great destination for a holiday. In fact, it regularly welcomes more than 7 million tourists every year, so you’ll be…
Mexico is more than just beaches; 5 ways to stay active
I’ve only ever been to Mexico twice and each visit was just a short break. After reading a number of blogs from backpackers and travelers though, my wanderlust has been piqued! Here are…
3 money-saving tips for backpacking around Europe
3 money-saving tips to make your backpacking adventure around Europe more affordable
